Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show NYT - Home Page By: Anna GriffinοΌ Ruth Igielnik and Sejal Govindarao 4 October 2026 at 09:03 Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas. Β© Christopher Lee for The New York TimesGina Hinojosa is the Democratic candidate running for governor of Texas against the incumbent, Gov. Greg Abbott.